Royal Faction of Hyderabad

The Royal Faction was a conservative political faction of Hyderabad State that existed from 1724 to 1948. The faction consisted of the supporters of the ruling nizams, and it had the support of the vast majority of the population during the 19th century. The faction supported the ultimate power of the nizam in directing the economy, supported maintaining the social status quo, and supported the maintenance of a strong army. The faction dissolved when Hyderabad was annexed by India in 1948.